Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans

WICR Update

Chairman — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:09:34 +0000

Welcome to the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans website. In the video you can hear Chairman Sol Grosskopf and Vice-Chairman Lucas Fuller briefly explain how the 2008 elections went for the WICRs and what is in store for the Future.

Together we can strengthen our Federation and be ready to bring the Republicans back to the majority in Wisconsin and beyond.

Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans Final CRAAM Session

Chairman — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:14:02 +0000

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans finally completed there last CRAAM session on Saturday. College Republicans from UW-Madison, UW-Whitewater, and Ripon College reached out to voters for Republican Assembly candidates Brett Davis, Debi Towns, and Joan Ballweg.

The College Republican chapter’s gathered volunteers and worked extensively, going door-to-door and distributing literature, in each candidate’s district to ensure a Republican victory. State Chairman Sol Grosskopf, a senior from UW Madison, explained, “College Republicans are going to play a vital role in making sure that Republicans keep the Assembly and we are ready for the challenge”.

State Vice Chairman, Lucas Fuller, a Marquette senior, who crisscrossed the state delivering the CRAAM mascot “Stampy” to some of the participating colleges, added, ” We are college students who are also Republican and are willing to ‘CRAAM’ for a final exam or the election this Tuesday”.

The events were the last part of a statewide effort by the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans, entitled College Republicans Assisting Assembly Majority, or CRAAM. College Republicans throughout Wisconsin have been going from city to city and campus to campus to aide Republican candidates in winning their Assembly races. You can see where the CRAAM mascot “Stampy” has been at wisconsincrs.org.

Green Bay College Republicans Campaign for the 88th District

Chairman — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:27:22 +0000

Green Bay, WI – College Republicans descended on the 88th Assembly District on Saturday to take advantage of the weather and distribute literature for Assembly Candidate Tony Thiesen. College Republicans distributed literature and canvasses in Green Bay in the morning before spending the afternoon phonebanking.
Stampy was joined by Green Bay chair Matt Belin who was proud of his new chapters efforts so far. “We are working hard to connect with exciting local candidates like Tony Theisen and help spread Tony’s message of responsive and responsible government to as many voters as possible.”
The event is part of a statewide effort by the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans, entitled College Republicans Assisting Assembly Majority, or CRAAM. College Republicans from throughout Wisconsin have been going from city to city and campus to campus to aide Republican candidates in winning their races. You can follow all of Stampy’s adventures on the CRAAM website at wisconsincrs.org

Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans Spend Saturday Campaigning in River Falls

Chairman — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:01:47 +0000

River Falls, WI - After the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Homecoming parade Saturday morning, Eau Claire College Republicans made the trip to River Falls to team up with the UW-RF College Republican chapter and work for State Representative Kitty Rhoades. “It is important for students to not lose sight of the importance of the these local elections,” says UW-RF College Republican Chair Casie Kelley, a Senior majoring Education. Together, students from the two schools covered the majority of the city of River Falls knocking on doors, getting Rep. Rhoades’ message out, and attempting to get as many yard signs up in the community.

“This was a great opportunity for Republican students from both campuses to get together to assist those who will represent our values in the State Assembly” says UW-EC College Republican Chair Bobby Hamill, a Junior majoring in Political Science. Everything College Republicans can do to represent conservative principles and build knowledge about candidates on campus is crucial.

The events are a part of a statewide effort entitled College Republicans Assisting Assembly Majority, or CRAAM. College Republicans from throughout Wisconsin have been traveling with Stampy city to city and campus to campus to aide Republican candidates in winning their Assembly races. You can track Stampy’s progress at wisconsincrs.org.

October 2008 Featured Chapter

Chairman — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:19:39 +0000

The Ripon College Republicans may be a new chapter in the WICR network, but the organization has been around for quite a while. Over the last several years, through hot seasons and cold, we have sought to promote the Republican platform among college students here, in the city where the dream started nearly 150 years ago. We are blessed to have a philosophically moderate – rather than hostile! – student body to work with, who are willing to accommodate us, and likewise us with them. We strive to go beyond and above the call, and constantly attempt to bring in nationally and internationally known speakers to discuss the issues of the day; some of our most notable visitors within the last several years have included Pat Buchanan, Peggy Noonan and Bill Kristol. In addition, we try to outreach to the greater Ripon community through patriotic events such as out Veterans’ Day program. And finally, we are actively involved with our student’s political education, set up debate parties and other politically-oriented social events for students to network, encourage conservative student voter participation by disseminating voter registration information, and provide some students the moral and intellectual support needed to speak out on the issues that affect the national interest.

Students of UW River Falls Helps Local Politician

Chairman — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:01:54 +0000

River Falls, WI September 30, 2008: Students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls are beginning to take an active role in the election by helping State Representative Kitty Rhoades in her re-election campaign for State Assembly.
On Saturday, after the UW-River Falls Homecoming parade, students from UW-RF as well as UW-Eau Claire will assist Rep. Rhoades by going door to door to deliver Representative Rhodes’ message of fiscal responsibility in the state. UW-RF sophomore Rachel Engebretson said “it is great to have such a strong conservative candidate that shares the same values as me and other students.”
The 30th assembly district is shaping up to be one of the most competitive races in the state.
Students have walked in a number of parades, and they will also be conducting lit drops in the 30th assembly district to help turn out the vote in November. The events are a part of a statewide effort entitled College Republicans Assisting Assembly Majority, or CRAAM. College Republicans from throughout Wisconsin have been city to city and campus to campus to aide Republican candidates in winning their Assembly races.

UW-L CRAAM Kick Off

Chairman — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:40:19 +0000

Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans, CRAAM in the 91st Assembly District

La Crosse, WI - The UW-La Crosse College Republicans kicked off the WICR CRAAM program this past Saturday after receiving Stampy. The day long event brought together old members and new additions to La Crosse College Republicans, providing all with an opportunity to support Dave Hegenbarth’s candidacy and conservative principles. The day started with a picnic at Myrick park, where the UW-La Crosse College Republicans were joined by State Senator Dan Kapanke. Kapanke addressed the group and fielded questions from the group regarding issues and the upcoming election.

Following the picnic the group headed to the heart of the 91st Assembly District and spent the afternoon distributing literature throughout the city of Trempealeau for Assembly candidate Dave Hegenbarth. After canvasing throughout the city, the La Crosse College Republican chapter headed back to campus where Stampy will spend the week before heading to Northwest Wisconsin with La Crosse College Republican for the next CRAAM session.

“We are proud to be making a difference for Republicans throughout the La Crosse campus area”, according to La Crosse College Republican chairman Andy Matz. “We are proud to help candidates such as Dan Kapanke and Dave Hegenbarth, who are willing to fight for students across Wisconsin”.

The event is part of a statewide effort by the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans, entitled College Republicans Assisting Assembly Majority, or CRAAM. College Republicans from throughout Wisconsin have been going from city to city and campus to campus to aide Republican candidates in winning their races. You can follow all of Stampy’s adventures on the CRAAM website at wisconsincrs.org

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Jeffrey J. Bloomer, Treasurer

Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans Announces CRAAM

Chairman — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:16:39 +0000

September 24, 2008

Madison, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans unveil its new program, College Republicans Assisting Assembly Majority (CRAAM), for keeping the Republican majority in the State Assembly.

“Many College Republican chapters are located in the battleground districts for the Assembly and the College Republicans are not going to sit idly by,” Chair Sol Grosskopf said.

Every weekend until the election, a College Republican chapter somewhere in the state will host an event to help an Assembly candidate. Although the State Assembly will be the focus of the program, College Republicans will help candidates at all levels from the Assembly to the Presidential nominee, John McCain.

To help out their fellow chapters the WICR’s stuffed elephant, Stampy, will travel with College Republicans from one event to another. Stampy’s travels and adventures over the next 41 days at all the CRAAM events can be tracked on our website at wisconsincrs.org.

The UW-La Crosse College Republicans will hold the first CRAAM event on September 27th, kicking the semester off with Assembly Speaker Michael Huebsch.

According to State Vice-Chairman Lucas Fuller, “College Republicans are use to working hard and cramming for school, now we are going to put that work ethic to work to retain our Assembly majority.”

Authorized and Paid for by the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans:
Jeffrey J. Bloomer, Treasurer

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Chairman — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:27:27 +0000

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Chairman — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:07:49 +0000

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